How To Apply Online for SBI CBO 2023? 

SBI CBO application form 2023 can be filled online only from November 22, 2023 to December 17, 2023. The steps to apply are given below:

1. Candidates need to visit the official website of SBI – https://www.sbi.co.in
2. Click on the ‘Careers’ tab which is On the top right side of the Homepage.
3. Click on the ‘Join SBI’ tab.
4. Click on the ‘RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS’ tab and then click on ‘Apply Online. Candidates will be directed to a new page.
5. Click on ‘Click Here For New Registration’.
6. Enter Name, Email-ID, father’s name, mobile number etc and the Security code which is given and generate the Registration Number and Password.
7. After successfully registering themselves, candidates can proceed to select the ‘Grade’, ‘Post Name’ and ‘Category’ and proceed further by clicking on the ‘Save & Next’ tab.
8. Upload their photo and signature as well as other documents of qualification and experience and proceed further.
9. Preview the filled details and can even edit it if necessary and finally can proceed with payment.
10. Pay the application fee amount in Online mode through Debit/Credit Card/Wallet/UPI/Net banking.
11. After the payment of the fee, the printout of the filled SBI CBO application form and fee receipt must be taken out by the candidate for future use.

SBI CBO Notification & Exam Date 2023

SBI CBO notification was out on 21st November 2023 on their official website. State Bank of India has now closed the application date on 17th December 2023. The admit cards for SBI CBO aspirants were released on 16th January 2024. Candidates who have filled the application form will take the SBI CBO Written Examination will be conducted on 21st January 2024.

SBI CBO Application Fees 2023

SBO CBO application fee 2023 must be paid by the OBC/General/EWS category candidates. The amount of SBI CBO application fee can be checked below in the table:

Note: The application fee once paid is non-refundable.

Documents Required for SBI CBO 2023

Here is the list of required documents for the selection process and application process of the SBI CBO 2023 exam:

• ID Proof
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Brief Resume
• Scanned Signature – File size 10-20kb ( JPEG/JPG format)
• Scanned Recent Photograph – 20-50 kb ( JPEG/JPG format)
• Experience Certificate
• Form 16/Salary Slip
• Educational Certificates- Mark sheets/Degree/Certificate or equivalent
• CAIIB/JAIIB certificate (if any)
• Class 10th & Class 12th Mark sheet/ Certificate as evidence of having studied one of the local languages

Note- (All document file size must be less than 500kb; Page size should be A4 & the file format should be PDF)

SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria 2023

Those who are interested in applying for the SBI CBO exam 2023 must check the eligibility criteria as follows:

SBI CBO Educational Qualification

• All the applying candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university.
• Or, they must have an equivalent of graduation from an institution approved by the Central Government of India.
• They all have to show their aggregate marks of all the subjects in all the years calculated to the nearest two decimal points. In the case of institutes providing the CGPA, it has to be translated into percentages with two decimal points and communicated into the application form.
• Since the percentage is calculated up to two decimal points, the fraction is overlooked and not considered. Hence, 59.99 will be considered less than 60% and 54.99 will be considered less than 55%.

SBI CBO Experience

The candidates applying for SBI CBO 2023 Recruitment must have at least two years of working experience (on the day of application) as an officer in a Rural Regional Bank or Scheduled Commercial Bank.

SBI CBO Regional Language Criteria

Candidates applying for the vacancies of a state must have a standard 10th or 12th mark sheet or a certificate proving them as having studied the local language of that state as one of the subjects.

SBI CBO Additional Criteria

• Any candidate with a report of default regarding the payment of Loans/Credit Card Dues and/or a negative report by CIBIL or other external agencies is not eligible for the SBI CBO Recruitment.
• The candidates with any complaint regarding their character, or the antecedent of moral turpitude are also not eligible for the post of SBI CBO.

SBI CBO Age Limit as on October 31, 2023

To be eligible for SBI CBO, the candidates must be between the age of 21 to 30 years while filling up the application.

SBI CBO Age Limit

SBI CBO Syllabus 2023

SBI CBO syllabus 2023 has the following topics:

• General Awareness: Current affairs of last 6 months, GK, Country & Capital, Indian Economy, Banking awareness, Culture of India, Indian Constitution, Currency of Countries, etc.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Line Graph, Pie charts, Tabular Graph, Number system, Ratio, speed, distance, time, Profit, Loss, Discount, Probability, etc.
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Microsoft Office, Internet, Networking, Input-Output, Reasoning, Keyboard shortcuts, etc
• English Language: Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Grammar, etc.

SBI CBO Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates who are interested in this post need to work hard and must prepare themselves. They must have the required knowledge of the SBI CBO exam pattern conducted along with the syllabus of the examination. The precise information is provided below for the candidates to have detailed information.

There are two types of Tests in the SBI CBO exam-

1) Objective Test which is an Online examination.

2) Descriptive Test (Online).

The total time given for the SBI CBO exam is 2hrs 30minutes. The time and marks distribution is provided below:

Test A: Objective Test (Online)

• Economy/Banking Awareness/KYCAML/Legal Issues/General/Preventive Vigilance – contains a total of 30 questions and a total of 60 marks. The time provided to complete this is 30 minutes.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation – contains a total of 20 questions and a total of 40 marks. The time provided to complete this is 30 minutes.
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – contains a total of 30 questions and a total of 60 marks. The time provided to complete this is 30 minutes.
• English Language – contains a total of 20 Questions and a total of 40 marks. The time provided to complete this is 30 minutes.

Therefore, in order to complete Test A, the total time provided is 2 hours. The total Marks of Test A is 200 Marks.

Test B: Screening Test (Online)

• Letter Writing – 25 Marks.
• Essay Writing (250 words) – 25 Marks.
• The time provided to complete test B is half an hour or 30 minutes. The total Marks of Test B is 50Marks.

SBI CBO Negative Marking

The SBI CBO exam has no negative marking system for incorrect answer.

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SBI CBO Vacancy 2023

SBI CBO vacancy 2023 was announced on November 21, 2023. The aspirants can check out the regular and backlog vacancies for SBI CBO recruitmnet 2023 below in the table:

SBI CBO Regular Vacancy 2023

SBI CBO regular vacancy 2023 breakdown for all circles and categories below in the table:

SBI CBO Backlog Vacancy 2023

SBI CBO Backlog vacancy breakdown for all circle below in the table:

SBI CBO Salary Structure 2023

The candidates who will get selected will have their names on the final merit list. These candidates will be eligible for the SBI CBO post. The salary will be disbursed as per the 7th Pay Commission.

The SBI CBO will receive a handsome salary of around INR 4,32,000 (approximately). The salary structure of SBI CBO has tabulated below:

SBI CBO Salary Allowances

All the allowances which are received and enjoyed by SBI CBO such as DA(Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), etc, are according to the 7th pay Commission.

The details regarding all the allowance received are listed below:

SBI CBO Salary Perks and Benefits

The candidates selected as SBI CBO also enjoy additional benefits and perks according to the 7th pay Commission. The benefits are enjoyed by the candidates are listed below:

• Concessional Interest rates for Personal/Housing Loans/Car Loans.
• Leave Travel Concession
• Home Travel Concession/ Leave fare Concession
• Pension Scheme/ new Pension Scheme.

FAQ's

What is the pay scale of SBI CBO?

Initially the salary given to the selected candidates will be as per the basic pay which is - INR 23,700/-. Candidates will also be given DA, Lease rents or House allowances, City compensation Allowances, Medical as well as other allowances & benefits. A yearly increment of INR 980/- is also given to the Candidate for this post. Candidates will receive a maximum basic pay of INR 42,020/- till retirement.

Is there any age limit for the SBI CBO post?

According to the officials, the maximum age to apply for SBI CBO should not be more than 30years. However, there are some relaxations for the SC/ST/OBC, PwD categories according to the provision.

What are the benefits provided to an SBI CBO employee?

 A SBI CBO employee can avail of some benefits and perks besides the salary and allowances like:

• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Home Travel/Leave Fare Concession
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Loans
• Concessional Interest Rates for Housing/CAR

How can one join SBI as a Circle Based Officer?

Candidates interested to opt for the SBI CBO post must have 2 years of experience in SBI RRB or SCB. To apply for the SBI CBO exam, 2022, Candidates must fill up the Application form which will be released by the Officials in November. The form will be available on the official Website.

What is the most difficult topic of the SBI CBO exam paper?

Level of difficulty of the SBI CBO exam varies from year to year. According to last year's examination, students reported that the Data Analysis and Interpretation of TEST A: Objective type test was the toughest section in the entire paper.

What is the job role of an SBI CBO?

Job role of a Circle Based Officer (CBO) is a post of a Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The selected candidates for the job profile will be allotted 6 months probation period. Once the probation period is over, candidates will be posted as permanent officers.